Monza Recalls 7 Italian Grand Prix Moments Ahead of 2026 Race
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Updated · Formula 1 · Aug 31
Monza Recalls 7 Italian Grand Prix Moments Ahead of 2026 Race
3 articles · Updated · Formula 1 · Aug 31
Summary
Seven standout Monza memories were highlighted before this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, from Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari home win in 2019 to Michael Schumacher’s emotional 41st career victory in 2000.
The retrospective also revisited maiden wins at the Temple of Speed—Sebastian Vettel for Toro Rosso in 2008 and Pierre Gasly for AlphaTauri in the fan-free 2020 race held during the Covid pandemic.
Monza’s off-track symbolism featured too, including Ferrari’s 90th-anniversary celebration in Milan in 2019 and Daniel Ricciardo’s 2021 McLaren victory after a 1,204-day wait.
Lewis Hamilton’s motorbike arrival for his first Italian Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver last year closed the lookback, with the seven-time champion now returning after claiming his first win in red earlier this year in Barcelona.